I"M GETTING A NEW HIP FOR CHRISTMAS

[SmokinAl]

Well fellas, unless something happens to me before Wednesday, I'll be in the hospital getting a new hip. I gotta tell you it really sucks getting old. I have been having problems with my hip for years & Judy finally demanded that I go see a Doctor. He said my hip needed to be replaced right now. I said, can't it wait a couple of years & he said it wouldn't last 2 years. So I bit the bullet & I scheduled the surgery. This is the first time I have ever had any surgery other than my tonsils & appendix when I was a kid, so needless to say I'm a bit nervous (scared to s&^t) would be more applicable. And after the fiasco Bear's wife Linda had I'm not looking forward to this at all. I'll probably be out of touch for a couple of days after the surgery & if I can get to my computer I'll probably be rambling on in my pain killer induced stupor. Anyhow I hope all of you guys & gals have a very Merry Christmas! Oh, I have 15# of Berkshire belly bacon that will be ready to slice tomorrow, so I'll probably put up a thread about that. And at least I'll have plenty of BLT's to eat in my recovery!
Al

 

[shoebe]

Wish you a fast and full recovery

 

[idahopz]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Al, and Merry Christmas to you and yours! Our thoughts will be with you

 

[Rings Я Us]

Will have you in my prayers.
Should be fine..
Merry Christmas to You and yours!

 

[Bearcarver]

I can't believe this!!
I'll swap you some Prayers, Al.
I just posted a similar one myself.
Linda is going in again for the other Hip, on the 27th:
http://smokingmeatforums.com/threads/need-some-help-again-for-mrs-bear.271027/

Hoping everything goes Real good for you Al, and my Best to Judy.

Bear

 

[phatbac]

We will be praying for you and Judy, Al!

Sincerely,
Aaron

 

[HalfSmoked]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery and successful out come. Prayers your way. my wife has already had both done now wishes she had done it sooner.

Warren

 

[link]

Al,
hoping you have a speedy recovery. Take good care of yourself.
Link

 

[lamar]

Good luck to you Al. I hope your replacement goes as easy as my spouse's did a couple of years ago. She had zero problems and is as good as new.
Best to you.
Lamar

 

[GATOR240]

Good luck, take care and and Merry Christmas.

 

[noboundaries]

Al, you'll be fine buddy! Soon you'll be a full fledged member of the titanium hip Super Smoker Club! Got my membership card a while ago. Enjoy the nap on Wednesday, wake up, take the happy pills, and you'll be up and around before you know it. It gets better every day. Here's wishing you a speed recovery and a cute physical therapist!

 

[troutman]

Hang in there Al. I have two friends that got their knees replaced and one that just had his hip replaced. I've had ankle surgery to fuse my left ankle. All of us suffered through a bit of pain but quickly bounced back better than ever. I talked with the guy who had his hip replaced within 48 hours of his surgery and he sounded like he was ready to do the fox trot.

Hopefully all will be well and you'll be back moderating the crazies all too soon. Have a great holiday otherwise and good luck brother !!

 

[Braz]

Good luck Al. From what I have heard, the physical therapy is the hardest part. Those PT people are tough as drill sergeants.

 

[tallbm]

You and your family have my best wishes and prayers. Get back to being healthy ASAP :D

 

[motocrash]

Godspeed Al ! Hopefully that Mustang is an auto.

 

[danbono]

Good luck..Speedy recovery.
Dan

 

[rjob]

Al,
Pray for a successful surgery. Just finished PT on my second hip (left) today. Two hips and a knee replacement since 2012. Putting off replacement just prolongs the pain. Did that on a knee and regret not doing it 10 years earlier. A site called bonesmart.org may help provide information to support your decision.

 

[yankee2bbq]

Get well soon Al!

 

[tbrtt1]

I hope Santa brings you a nice shiny one!

But seriously, Godspeed and our prayers are with you and the family.

Anecdotal BS: In my younger years I was an X-Ray tech. I loved rotating through surgery and participating in procedures and watching the surgeons do their thing, etc. Well, fortunately until recently I had never had to have surgery or undergo anesthesia. EVER. Couple years ago I had to have a couple procedures on my back and this was done under anesthesia. Man, I was scared sh%^less the first time. They couldn't get my blood pressure down before the procedure and had to pre-sedate me, I was having a bit of a panic attack. My wife got the biggest kick out of my apprehension "you've been in a million surgeries up close and personal. Whatcha scared of?" she said. But all went well.

Be positive. You're getting a new hip and won't be bothered by a bad one any longer.

 

[tropics]

Hoping and praying for every one
Al I think you should titled it for new Years to keep up your spirits
Hip Hip For Al LOL Heals fast Buddy
Richie